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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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